15 economies that will rule the world by 2050

15 economies that will rule the world by 2050

Many of the world's top economic powers are now in a state of permanent decline, due to rising amounts of retirees, declining amounts of workers, and population disadvantages, according to Business Insider.

And by 2050, they'll be replaced by fast rising emerging markets primed for growth due to high working age populations, it says. But which countries will be the major players?

Let's take a look at some of the economic powerhouses by 2050.

Source: Business Insider

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